I've been having terrible FPS in TF2 recently and I've investigated the problem to the best of my abilities and I believe that my computer isn't investing the correct amount of resources into TF2. I'm trying to get at least a stable 120 FPS out of the game and I think that my current configuration should be able to do that, but that something is stopping it from doing that.
Resource Consumption and FPS while TF2 is running in Full-Screen: http://i.imgur.com/xZauTES.jpg
All Processes running on this machine: http://imgur.com/GAT0NlJ
Hardware:
GPU: nVidia GTX670M
CPU: Intel Core i7-3610QM @ 2.3Ghz
RAM: 16GB DDR3
Running dx9 Frames. (performance same or better than with high frames).
Launch options: -dxlevel 98 -full -w 1920 -h 1080 -console -novid -useforcedmparms -noforcemaccel -noforcemspd
As a side note, my FPS is also incredibly unstable. Uncapped, it goes from 170 to 110 while nothing is happening then 120 to 40 while someone is happening and vary quickly between these numbers. Any help is appreciated, thank you.
I've been having terrible FPS in TF2 recently and I've investigated the problem to the best of my abilities and I believe that my computer isn't investing the correct amount of resources into TF2. I'm trying to get at least a stable 120 FPS out of the game and I think that my current configuration should be able to do that, but that something is stopping it from doing that.
Resource Consumption and FPS while TF2 is running in Full-Screen: http://i.imgur.com/xZauTES.jpg
All Processes running on this machine: http://imgur.com/GAT0NlJ
Hardware:
GPU: nVidia GTX670M
CPU: Intel Core i7-3610QM @ 2.3Ghz
RAM: 16GB DDR3
Running dx9 Frames. (performance same or better than with high frames).
Launch options: -dxlevel 98 -full -w 1920 -h 1080 -console -novid -useforcedmparms -noforcemaccel -noforcemspd
As a side note, my FPS is also incredibly unstable. Uncapped, it goes from 170 to 110 while nothing is happening then 120 to 40 while someone is happening and vary quickly between these numbers. Any help is appreciated, thank you.
Are you playing on a laptop? If so what kind?
You can try switching the battery mode to maximum performance and see if that helps at all. If not try raising the tf2 priority in command prompt.
Are you playing on a laptop? If so what kind?
You can try switching the battery mode to maximum performance and see if that helps at all. If not try raising the tf2 priority in command prompt.
Yes, I am playing on a laptop, the battery is on maximum performance mode
Screenshot: http://imgur.com/lcAOLa3
The laptop is MSI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152363
Similar model to that, but with a windows 7 manufacturer installation (still installed) as well as a GTX670M as opposed to the 675M
Yes, I am playing on a laptop, the battery is on maximum performance mode
Screenshot: http://imgur.com/lcAOLa3
The laptop is MSI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834152363
Similar model to that, but with a windows 7 manufacturer installation (still installed) as well as a GTX670M as opposed to the 675M
Its just TF2. I have a AMD 965 BE (OC at 4.1) with 16GB DDR3 1800 RAM and an ATI-7970 graphics card. I still have trouble maintaining stable 120-130 fps. Oh and i use dx9frames config too.
I play BF3 and Blacklight Retribution at 250-290 fps but tf2 jumps anywhere from 55 to 170.
Its just TF2. I have a AMD 965 BE (OC at 4.1) with 16GB DDR3 1800 RAM and an ATI-7970 graphics card. I still have trouble maintaining stable 120-130 fps. Oh and i use dx9frames config too.
I play BF3 and Blacklight Retribution at 250-290 fps but tf2 jumps anywhere from 55 to 170.
I just find it out that my team mates are getting much better FPS with similar components with basically the same settings.
I just find it out that my team mates are getting much better FPS with similar components with basically the same settings.
MoooIts just TF2. I have a AMD 965 BE (OC at 4.1) with 16GB DDR3 1800 RAM and an ATI-7970 graphics card. I still have trouble maintaining stable 120-130 fps. Oh and i use dx9frames config too.
I play BF3 and Blacklight Retribution at 250-290 fps but tf2 jumps anywhere from 55 to 170.
happens to me too
I can get over 100 200 fps in other games, hell my computer can do 40fps stable in metro 2033 maxed out at 1080p, but tf2 goes down from 50fps and then up to 120 (cap it at 132, probably could go to 400fps at some times).
Ithink its just because tf2 is badly optomized, and more cpu reliant.
[quote=Mooo]Its just TF2. I have a AMD 965 BE (OC at 4.1) with 16GB DDR3 1800 RAM and an ATI-7970 graphics card. I still have trouble maintaining stable 120-130 fps. Oh and i use dx9frames config too.
I play BF3 and Blacklight Retribution at 250-290 fps but tf2 jumps anywhere from 55 to 170.[/quote]
happens to me too
I can get over 100 200 fps in other games, hell my computer can do 40fps stable in metro 2033 maxed out at 1080p, but tf2 goes down from 50fps and then up to 120 (cap it at 132, probably could go to 400fps at some times).
Ithink its just because tf2 is badly optomized, and more cpu reliant.
dan_cI just find it out that my team mates are getting much better FPS with similar components with basically the same settings.
I know ppl who claim they get min 250FPS with 6 year old rigs. Do i believe them - NO
[quote=dan_c]I just find it out that my team mates are getting much better FPS with similar components with basically the same settings.[/quote]
I know ppl who claim they get min 250FPS with 6 year old rigs. Do i believe them - NO
you're not supposed to leave -dxlevel 98 in the launch options unless it's your first launch.
and -dxlevel 95 is better anyway if you want performance.
also just try reinstalling completely and turning off steam cloud.
you're not supposed to leave -dxlevel 98 in the launch options unless it's your first launch.
and -dxlevel 95 is better anyway if you want performance.
also just try reinstalling completely and turning off steam cloud.
I'm shocked. I have a laptop similar to yours (Asus G75VX)
i7-3630qm 2.4GHz
GTX 670MX 3GB OC'd +135MHz core +1GHz memory
16GB DDR3 @ 1600MHz
2x 750GB's @ 7200RPM
Win8 64bit
And I have no issues at all maintaining a constant 120fps.
HOWEVER. The ivy bridge cpus will still clock themselves very very low if you don't have the laptop plugged in, regardless of the battery setting and charge level. For example, when my laptop is plugged in, the 3630qm lock itself at 3.2GHz instead of sitting at 1.2GHz the entire time. So, even if it's 100% charged, if it's not plugged in your fps will be shit.
I know it sounds really stupid, but try playing with your laptop plugged IN.
If that doesn't work, try running 3dmark vantage and comparing your scores with other users with similar hardware.
I'm shocked. I have a laptop similar to yours (Asus G75VX)
i7-3630qm 2.4GHz
GTX 670MX 3GB OC'd +135MHz core +1GHz memory
16GB DDR3 @ 1600MHz
2x 750GB's @ 7200RPM
Win8 64bit
And I have no issues at all maintaining a constant 120fps.
HOWEVER. The ivy bridge cpus will still clock themselves very very low if you don't have the laptop plugged in, regardless of the battery setting and charge level. For example, when my laptop is plugged in, the 3630qm lock itself at 3.2GHz instead of sitting at 1.2GHz the entire time. So, even if it's 100% charged, if it's not plugged in your fps will be shit.
I know it sounds really stupid, but try playing with your laptop plugged IN.
If that doesn't work, try running 3dmark vantage and comparing your scores with other users with similar hardware.